Desert Springs, Cuevas del Almanzora villa rental

Villa La Rosa, International Standard Golf, Pool, 4 Bedrooms

Traditional style villa set in a beautiful little cluster of cottages with shared but secluded swimming pool, just on the edge of the golf course. Well furnished & spacious. Magnificent views of the mountains and fairways from both the downstairs and upstairs terraces. Air-conditioned/heating, t v, video and audio system and well- equipped kitchen elegantly furnished lounge/dining room, two en suite bathrooms plus large family bathroom. Barbecue facilities and garden terrace. Within a short walking distance from the golf club house, restaurant, tennis course, trim trail, gym, padl court and other sports facilities including putting, driving range and world class Golf Academy.
Further Afield

Beaches and nearby Places of Interest

The beaches around this area are generally quite undeveloped, so some exploring is fun to do and it's then a matter of finding your favourite.

Villaricos

The nearest is the beach at the village of Villaricos about 4 miles away. To get there turn right from Desert Springs and follow the signs to Palomares and then Villaricos. Basically when you get to the coast, turn left!

Villaricos is a small, unspoilt fishing village, both charming and tranquil, which maintains a typical Spanish feel. Villaricos (rich village) derives its name from ancient silver mines, which have their place in history, as it is from here that Hannibal paid his mercenaries when he besieged Rome.

There are two small harbours that sit at each end of the village linked by an attractive promenade. It is a favoured place for an evening stroll by both the Spanish and visitors alike.
There are a good selection of restaurants and bars with food at reasonable prices and cuisine ranging from native Spanish to British pub food. There is small market every Sunday morning in the square.
Just beyond Villaricos is a rugged undeveloped coastline where you can relax in peace and solitude amongst the rock pools and sand, one being Playa de La Carolina at San Juan de los Terreros.
Cuevas Del Almanzora 4 miles
Leaving Desert Springs, turn left.
Cuevas del Almanzora o­ne of the oldest towns of the province and lying in fertile valley of the Almanzora River.

In the early 19th century silver was discovered in the Sierra Almagrera Mountains. The news spread like wild fire and Cuevas del Almanzora became home to many a fortune hunter. The town got it’s name from the many artificial caves in the nearby hills o­nce inhabited by the miners. This was the start of an age of splendour for the town. The impressive legacy of this silver rush can be seen all around from the elegant family houses of the mining barons to the grand avenues, churches and statues. Many of the grand old houses remain and it is well worth walking around the old town of Cuevas to gaze at the impressive bourgeois architecture, many are still inhabited. A number of these can be found in the Plaza de la Constitución and around the town Hall.

Vera (distance 4 miles)

The walled, renaissance town of Vera is o­ne of the most important commercial centres in the region. Originally called Baria, it was located by sea near Villaricos. The Arabs moved it to the hill of Espiritu Santo, but a huge earthquake destroyed it in 1518. The tale goes that Queen Isabel climbed to top of this hill, fired an arrow and ordered that Vera be built where it landed. Vera as we know it was built in the 16th Century in the urban Renaissance style and later enlarged in 18th Century.
The main square, Plaza Mayor, has several noteworthy buildings. The Church de la Encarnación (1520), flanked by 4 great towers, was built as a fort to protect against the frequent Moorish attacks.
The Bullring (Vera)
A more modern construction is the Plaza de Toros (Bullring) o­n the Garrucha road, built in 1879 in the Mudejar style and restored in1993. o­n the 25th September, patron saint Cleofas’ day, is the setting for bullfights.
The Water Park
There is one Water Park in the area, at Parque Aquatico which is on the main road between Villaricos and Garrucha near Vera Playa. Here you can take a thrilling ride o­n o­ne of the many flumes or sit and relax by o­ne of three swimming pools. There is an excellent selection of water shoots and slides and a children’s section with a play area and their own water slides. The park is open from May until the end of September.
Garrucha (5 miles)

Garrucha is an interesting port town on the coast with a large marina, local fshing fleet and port for large ships collecting gypsum. It is renowned for its fish market and fine selection of seafood restaurants along the front offering a variety of seafood freshly caught by the local fisherman, in local waters that day.  Although popular with tourists Garrucha hasn't lost any of its original charm, it is still totally unspoilt. 
Also Garrucha has fantastic long golden sandy beaches The town beach claims to be the only blue flag town beach in Europe. 
Along the front there is an attractive promenade, dotted with cafés and bars with the shopping streets set behind and childrens play areas with climbing frames and slides.  There is a large, modern supermarket Ole / Mercadona on the edge of the port.
Market day is Friday morning from 9-2pm which is very busy and well worth a visit to soak up the atmosphere.
Mojacar Playa and Mojacar Pueblo

Mojacar Playa
Mojacar Pueblo is a beach resort. Lively with many beach bars, such as El Patio 2000, local and international restaurants, discos, hotels and shops, it's an interesting and often useful place to visit.
The long uncrowded sandy beach is o­ne of its main attractions. The beach is 17 km long, with a large part being designated an area of natural beauty. Only 7 km have been developed and they consistently earn European Blue Flag awards for cleanliness.There is the Parque Comercial, a modern shopping precinct at the intersection of the sea front and the road to Mojacar Pueblo and the Indalo centre right at the end of the strip.
Mojacar Pueblo (village) the pretty little hilltop Moorish village is a drive up from the playa. The streets are cobbled, and narrow, with picturesque whitewashed buildings and a wonderful viewpoint from which to see the whole surrounding area. Historically it was the centre of trade for the Greeks, Phoenicians, and Romans, but the Moorish has remained. There are a few restaurants and a variety of shops and boutiques.

Winter Sun & Award Winning Golf
Desert Springs enjoys a year round sunny warm climate which makes it the perect place to get away from rainy Britain for winter sun. The golf course is Internationally Award Winning and of an excellent standard, being home to many prestigious events throughout the year, such as the Sir Ian Botham charity tournament in October.

This is the exact location

Outside this Self catering villa in Cuevas del Almanzora, Spain

The villa is in a very quiet area. It has access to a shared south facing swimming pool, a north facing garden, a south facing patio area, a north facing balcony, panoramic views, a barbeque, a tennis court. If you are driving there is private parking with the outside areas of the house having external lighting.